Metal: 22K Gold

Stone: 1.15ct natural pink spinel

Measurements: Approx. 10mm x 8mm

Chain: 18K Gold cable chain. Italian made. 18” in length.

What You Should Know: A spectacular natural pink spinel set in a bed of 22k gold.

There are many incredible shapes in jewelry and the teardrop is one that straddles the line between classic and unique. This pendant highlights the teardrop shape of its center stone, magnifying those rounded contours in lush 22K gold.

Teardrops have been used in art since prehistoric times. That is likely because the shape is reminiscent of the natural flow of falling water, from rain and tears, to the trickle of a waterfall. But since falling water is affected by size and air resistance, it’s likely that our earliest artist ancestors may have also been inspired by petals and leaves that take this shapely form. As prehistoric artists created cave paintings and carvings, they likely sought to evoke emotion and make references in the objects they shaped. 

Take for example The Venus of Laussel, a 25,000-year-old carving found in France. It depicts a woman with a prominent teardrop on her cheek. The meaning of the teardrop is open to interpretation. Those taking a literal view have seen it as a reference to mourning, while other scholars posit that it could have an association with motherhood and fertility. 

This spinel baby is a spready, teardrop 1.15ct natural pink angel in 22K gold. The perfect everyday pop of optimism and love that we all need.